It's an understatement to say that we had an amazing time in the beautiful Karibuni villa, designed by Piet Boon - one of the Netherlands most interesting and best known interior designers. It is always a true pleasure to enter a room, home or a house where careful thoughts have been widely distributed on the total product, that there is a soul behind the sleek and polished surface. Piet Boon has designed twelve villas in various sizes here on Bonaire and many more houses and apartments worldwide. Our particular villa which is one of the larger ones on this island was probably a tad bit too big for just the two of us. But we still managed to make use of it the best we could, and changed bedrooms once, only to quickly return to the one which was located right next to the pool on the ground-floor - perfectly positioned in front of the early sunrise above that sparkling blue sea. Besides sailing on the open sea, I can't think of a better way to wind down and disconnect from it all than spending some slow time in such fine and peaceful environments.

Click here if you're interested in renting the same place, which would be an absolutely perfect vacation house for a group of good friends. Or here if you're curious about the other villas Piet Boon offers in Bonaire.

Many thanks to Piet Boon for being able to organize so efficiently and on such a short notice!

Anonymous: Believe me, Alex and I wouldn't be able to pay that fee ourselves, just the two of us, either. But if you'd travel with your family or a big bunch of friends, it does make sense to rent a house like this rather than staying in a small hotel room. And you will be able to save on it too as you cook most your meals at home rather than having to eat out each night. $5000 USD divided by 8 people is $625 USD per person for a week, which is a very good price for such luxury in my opinion.

Anonymous 2: Mostly with a tripod and wireless control, but sometimes friends assist us when they're around.

As the very close, loving lady of our mutual friend Reg Bates, I wanted to attempt one more time to extend my hand in friendship to you both. Reg and I are making plans for the future, and he we look forward to seeing you both in Nov/Dec. I too, modeled for years doing both print and runway in the Dallas area. Now, I spend my time enjoying sailing, tennis and golf as I wind down my medical profession. The pictures of you are lovely Taru, but I would love to see more of Alex as well! Cheers to you both as you continue living your dream. I couldn't be happier than I am right now with RFB!!! He is loved most dearly and indeed, mutually... Again, I look forward to fall when hopefully we can spend time as couples. Alex, I hear you work quite beautifully with your hands, and are quite wonderful with boat engineering projects!! My dad owned a fleet of trawlers in Corpus Christi. I grew up playing in the sea with him, fishing, shrimping, and of course sailing. We have much in common it seems....Jesse Fradkin is a mutual sailing friend on FB.. The world is indeed a small one! Especially the sailing/cruising community.

So here's offering you both a toast, to new friendships,Love, and to Ancient Shore and distant music!!